Tim vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callister

Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Manx Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#43,579
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Tim Rank #2,523
Callister Rank #43,579

Tim is more popular, ranked #2523 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tim or Callister more popular?

Tim is more popular, ranked #2523 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Tim and Callister mean?

Tim means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Tim and Callister boy or girl names?

Tim is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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